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Thank you for your support. Save the Date for Fest in the First 2023 Sat. Sept 16th 3-8pm

Fest in the First celebrates the neighborhoods that encompass Gary’s First District. 2023 will be the 20th year for this beloved street festival, whose purpose is to highlight local businesses, nonprofits and artists that serve Gary and the greater Northwest Indiana/ Chicagoland region.

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September 16, 2023

CELEBRATING GARY’S 1st. DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOODS:

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• EMERSON

• AETNA

• GLEN RYAN

• MILLER

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From 3pm to 8pm

on lake street
in gary's miller community


Free shuttle 3-8pm
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celebrate with us

Music

art

food

Artwalk @ 4pm with Gretchen Sipp

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Live Music: 3-8pm at The Nelson Algren 616 Sound Stage

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3-8pm #FREE Programming:

Pony Rides

Bounce Houses

Mazes

Life Sized Board Games

Hoopty Basketball

Family DJ Dance Party

Community Art Project

Trolley Rides

Business Bingo

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